As two months remain for the two new emergency shelters in Jamestown to provide housing for the homeless, a group working on homelessness is looking at what's next. A group of faith-based organizations, social service groups, and other non-profits … [Read more...]
CHRIC Awarded $122,000 Federal Grant
Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation, or CHRIC, has received a $122,000 federal grant. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the funding is coming from NeighborWorks America. He said in a statement that, "Affordable … [Read more...]
Robert Megna Returns as NYS Budget Director
A familiar face has returned as New York State Budget Director. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Robert Megna has been appointed as the State Budget Director. He previously served as Budget Director under Governors David Paterson and Andrew … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Frank Besse and Leslie Calimeri talk ArtScape
Leslie Calimeri of the Chautauqua Art Gallery and Frank Besse of the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant to discuss the new public art program ArtScape coming to downtown Jamestown in Spring … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Comedian Paul Morrissey
Comedian Paul Morrissey talks with WRFA's Anthony Merchant about his upcoming album taping at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY, the unlikely dreams of being a comedian while growing up in Upstate New York, getting bumped by Regis Philbin … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Knock on Wood – March 2, 2023
WRFA’s Collin Wood takes a look at the Local Sports Scene and a brief discussion the professional sport world. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Michael Faulk – March 2, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Interim County Public Health Director Dr. Michael Faulk about the new County Health Assessment and Improvement Plan. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Cattaraugus Library System – March 2, 2023
We spoke with the Chautauqua Cattaraugus Library System Executive Director Janice Dekoff about proposed cuts to libraries in the state budget. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy – March 2, 2023
We learn more about Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy's new Executive Director. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Humane Society – March 2, 2023
The Chautauqua County Humane Society gives an update on their Pennies 4 Paws campaign and more. … [Read more...]
